Tarangire National Park & Lake Manyara National Park
2 Days / 1 NightTarangire National Park & Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

2-Day Tarangire & Lake Manyara Big Game Experience Safari

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Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Destination
Tarangire National Park & Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
Tour type
Safari
Starts
Arusha
Ends
Arusha
Best time
Year-round

THE JOURNEY

Overview

This short safari offers a perfect combination of Tarangire’s impressive elephant populations and ancient baobab landscapes with the scenic beauty and diverse wildlife of Lake Manyara, creating a rewarding Northern Tanzania safari experience within just two days.
Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha

ROUTE MAP

Your journey at a glance

A day-by-day route drawn directly from this itinerary.

Tarangire National Park & Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
  1. 1

    Day 1

    Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha

DAY BY DAY

Expedition journey

01
Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Day 1

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast savannah landscapes and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park’s diverse habitats along the Tarangire River. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and offers excellent opportunities to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hartebeest, and a wide variety of bird species. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a vital water source, attracting a high concentration of wildlife. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing with afternoon game viewing. In the late afternoon, you will drive to the Karatu or Manyara area for dinner and overnight at your selected lodge or camp.
02
Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a morning and early afternoon game drive. The park is known for its lush groundwater forest, open plains, and the alkaline lake that attracts diverse wildlife. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, and seasonal flamingos along the lake shores. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the park before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, you will return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

TRIP DETAILS

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Transport for the scheduled itinerary.
  • Professional guide services.
  • Entry fees for the parks and attractions in the scheduled itinerary.
  • Activities specified in the itinerary.
  • Meals specified in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation specified in the itinerary.

Not Included

  • International flights.
  • Tanzania visa fees.
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Optional activities and extras not specified in the itinerary.

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